A Wirral couple starred in a controversial episode of Grand Designs - after neighbours said they “hated” their home and even compared it to a “giant garden shed”.

Rosie and Stuart Treasurer, from West Kirby, appeared on Tuesday night’s episode of the Channel 4 show, to rebuild their house on Grange Hill with a tight budget.

The pair had £150,000 - plus a £25,000 contingency - to knock down the majority of their 1960s bungalow and rebuild it into a modern, wooden-clad house with an extra floor.

Kevin McCloud visited wirral couple Rosie and Stuart Treasurer as they built a modern home in West Kirby - but it caused controversy with the neighbours

However it seemed their neighbours weren’t too happy with their plans.

Pat Doughty, who was interviewed by Kevin McCloud while the home was still under construction, admitted she wasn’t the biggest fan of the property - but that she’d wait until it was finished before she gave her final opinion.

The pair created their dream home on Grange Hill in West Kirby

She said: “If you hadn’t of told me it was a house, I’d have thought it was an office block. I’m not keen on it to be honest at this moment in time.

“It doesn’t quite blend in with the area. Maybe we ought to wait until its finished. See what it’s like then.”

“I think we worked hard to make it look good. Now it’s not a building site I hope we get a fairer hearing on what the building looks like.”

A number of neighbours also appeared on the show to give the house their approval.

Deborah Lowe, who live next door the couple said: “We had some anxieties initially but I think the finished product is spectacular.”

Andrew Smith added: “I think it’s in keeping withg the area, the outside will weather in time. I think it will be an iconic place when you come into the village. The first thing you’ll notice is their house. It’s really nice.”